The Federal Government has proposed an allocation of ₦42.18 billion in the 2026 budget to provide essential healthcare services to 10 million vulnerable Nigerians, as part of a broader ₦2.48 trillion health sector allocation.
The proposed intervention is aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for underprivileged Nigerians through the procurement of medicines, medical supplies, equipment, and diagnostic tools across the country.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while emphasizing the importance of healthcare and education in driving human capital development, highlighted Nigeria’s growing international health partnerships, including over $500 million in health-sector funding from the United States government.
The allocation reflects the administration’s focus on strengthening public health systems, expanding coverage for vulnerable populations, and improving healthcare delivery nationwide.
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In a related development, the Federal Government has also outlined extensive capital investments under the Federal Ministry of Transportation in the 2026 budget, targeting rail, road, and transport infrastructure modernization.
Major Capital Projects
- Development of six modern bus terminals across the six geo-political zones — ₦142 billion
- FG counterpart funding for Phase 1 of the Lagos Green Line Metro Rail — ₦102 billion
- Consultancy services for Lekki–Ijebu Ode–Ore–Kajola Rail Line and Coastal Rail Corridor — ₦68 billion
- Rehabilitation and completion of major railway corridors (Abuja–Kaduna, Lagos–Ibadan, Itakpe–Ajaokuta, others) — ₦29 billion
- Railway utilities and protective fencing for Itakpe–Ajaokuta–Aladja line — ₦2.8 billion
- Construction of ministry office buildings — ₦1 billion
- Preliminary works on Lekki–Ijebu Ode and Coastal Rail links — ₦700 million
Operational, ICT, and Capacity-Building Allocations
- Acquisition of official vehicles, including CNG-powered buses — ₦700 million
- ICT upgrades, enterprise content management systems, and e-governance deployment — ₦91 million – ₦105 million
- Capacity development in railway design and operations — ₦70 million
- Monitoring, evaluation, and project oversight — ₦70 million
- Establishment of six national freight coordination offices — ₦70 million
Social and Special Interventions
- Distribution of grinding machines to senatorial districts — ₦168 million
- Empowerment support through Funos tricycles — ₦70 million
- Strategic interventions, partnerships, and special assignments — ₦56 million
The proposed transportation investments are expected to enhance mobility, logistics efficiency, job creation, and economic growth, while strengthening Nigeria’s rail and urban transport infrastructure.
